Have you continually seen the term ‘anti-oxidant’ bandied around without really understanding what it means and how it could affect you? If so don’t worry – you’re far from alone.

‘Anti-oxidant’ is a buzz word in the world of health & nutrition and is usually paired with another buzz word/term – ‘free radicals’. Unfortunately there is not a great deal of understanding around either term, despite the fact they both have a continuous affect on your well-being.... Read More

If you’re wondering why food form vitamins are more effective than synthetic manufactured vitamins then you only need to look to evolution.

Through the ages right from our cave dwelling days our bodies have evolved to the perfect specamin you see when you look in the mirror each morning. We have evolved to eat plants and animals, and during this process our bodies have learned to recognise, absorb and utilise these nutrient complex molecules.... Read More

Probiotics are natural supplements that help to maintain a healthy gut and some have been used to treat various forms of gastroenteritis as well as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.... Read More

Although most people would benefit both long and short term from a good multi-vitamin, there are some of you who may need it more than others.

At different stages of our lives and as our body changes we need varying degrees of nutrition.

For instance young children and adolescents or pregnant and breastfeeding women have higher nutritional needs at that stage of their lives. If you are immobile, housebound or an institutionalised elderly person then it is more important for you to ensure you have the correct nutritional balance.... Read More

With Christmas on the horizon, cranberry for the turkey will be on many shoping lists. However, scientific research is revealing how healthful cranberries can be. Packed with nutrients like antioxidants and other natural compounds, this superfood is a great choice for the health conscious consumer.... Read More

I’m sure that most have you have noticed the warning ‘supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet’ on most health supplements.

Whilst this is true the fact is that most of us don’t get the nutrition we need through our natural diet. This might be because we’re simply too busy to plan our meals (guilty as charged), or it might be because we are at a stage in our lives that we need extra nutrition.... Read More

There is a very rare oil from a tree called the Argania grown only in Morocco that is an effective conditioner. Sadly, the tree is endangered and now under the protection of UNESCO and therefore the Argan oil is very expensive and hard to obtain.... Read More

Adding a bit of chocolate to your diet might help lower stroke risk, says a new study, which looked at chocolate consumption in more than 33,000 women who were part of a study group called the Swedish Mammography Cohort.

The women were followed for about ten years, and stroke events during this time were recorded.... Read More

People with dementia suffer from more than just memory loss: they suffer from irritability, sleep disturbances, depression, and more. While few medications fully relieve such symptoms, a study has found that an extract of the herb Ginkgo biloba might be one natural option for relief.... Read More

Among the widening range of recognized heart-healthy nutrients is an unassuming vitamin from the B complex: B5. Previous research has shown that taking pantethine, a biologically active derivative of vitamin B5, can lower cholesterol levels in people with high risk of heart disease. Supporting this, a study finds that supplementing with pantethine has a similar effect in people with low to moderate cardiac risk.... Read More